Opera on the Balcony and Pasta Below at Philly’s Victor Cafe
Picking up dinner from restaurants might seem inconvenient at times, but not when you hear live arias from a balcony above. Philadelphia's Victor Café has kept family musical traditions alive– even during COVID-19. The cafe started off as a “music lovers’ rendezvous,” in the Italian neighborhood of South Philly, serving spumoni and songs on a gramo...
From Italy to Hoboken: Alessio’s, The Mile Square’s Newest Italian Cafe
Coffee, pizza, and gelato, the trifecta of champions. That and so many more authentic Italian dishes, drinks, and desserts are being served at Hoboken’s newest pizzeria + cafe addition — which you may or may not have heard about — Alessio’s, located at 539 Park Avenue in the Mile Square. Owned by a native Italian, this new spot is worth a visit, if...
Where to Order Pasta for Takeout and Delivery Around D.C.
Carb lovers who are stuck at home can still take comfort in boxed-up servings of rigatoni bolognese, everyday cacio e pepe, or even fancy lobster pasta for takeout or delivery. During the novel coronavirus crisis, restaurants are frequently reconfiguring their operations or temporarily closing for cleaning, so call ahead to plan dinners from the ki...
Indulge in Italian fare at these top Washington eateries
Craving Italian food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end Italian restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. 1. Fiola Mare Topping the list is Fiola Mare. Located at 3050 K St. NW, Suite 101, in Georgetown, it is the most popular...
Philipo's Food Trailer makes debut in Beckley
Philipo's Food Trailer, specializing in American and Italian cuisine, made its debut Thursday. Its owners partnered with the United Way of Southern West Virginia to celebrate with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce the opening of their new business. A portion of the proceeds made during Philipo's grand opening went toward the United Wa...
Italian restaurant will replace longtime bar in Baltimore County
A veteran Essex bar will soon transform into a restaurant serving Italian-American cuisine. The building that once housed Schiesser's Idle Hour will become Buon Appetito, a sit-down restaurant serving classic dishes like pizza, shrimp scampi and chicken Marsala. Restaurateur Mauro Peralta, who also owns Siesta's Banquet Hall in Dundalk, is working...
Italian Street Corn at Vilardo's Gives Summer A Jump-Start in Nutley
Summer may be more than a month away, but that didn't stop Vilardo's Italian Deli from starting the season a little early with Italian Street Corn. Picture it, all the flavors we associate with Summer in Sorrento, on that most-American icon: corn-on-the-cob. Pecorina, parsley, lemon, butter, and pink peppercorn thyme seasoning from Spiceology come...
The Fresh Mozzarella You’ve Come to Trust, Sliced for your Convenience
Lioni carries on their long celebrated tradition by offering exceptional fresh mozzarella cheese pre-sliced in a new easy-to-open package with a fresh new look. Delicate and smooth, Sliced Fresh Mozzarella is created the old-fashioned way made with 100% whole cows milk and always made fresh-to-order. Sliced into twenty-one pieces, this deliciously...
Paisano's Pizza Offers Free Meals Every Day for First Responders in Uniform Throughout Washington Metro Area
Starting today, first responders throughout the Washington D.C. Metro area can stop by any of the 40 local Paisano's Pizza restaurants during their shift for a free meal as a thank you for their tireless work protecting communities during this time. Paisano's, known throughout the region for pizza, subs, pasta, salads, wings and more, will offer an...
Chatting Cheese and More with Emilio Mignucci of Philly’s Di Bruno Bros
South Philadelphia’s iconic Italian Market is the oldest operating open-air market in the country, and no trip there is complete without a visit to Di Bruno Bros, with its extensive selection of cheeses, cured meats, antipasti, olives, and much more. Founded by Italian immigrants Danny and Joe Di Bruno in 1939 as a humble grocery store, Di Bruno Br...
Brick Township Italian Gourmet Now Available Through Grub Hub, Door Dash & Uber Eats
Cordi’s Italian Gourmet in Brick Township is doing what it can to make sure the town’s supply of high-quality Italian food is readily available to the residents of the town during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Domenic Cordi said that during the pandemic, his business remains focused on quality and safety and food is available only for curbside pic...
New Jersey Italian Market Adapts to Provide Community Support During the Pandemic
Doing business during the coronavirus pandemic has brought many new changes and lessons for Matera’s on Park, an Italian market and eatery on Park Avenue in Rutherford. HomeGrown’s Stephanie Willoughby spoke with Erica Russo, Director of Events and Communication for Matera’s, about the ways the small business has adapted to help both their customer...